The Command Zone

Ready to teach your opponents a lesson at the Commander table? Then check out which new legends of Secrets of Strixhaven have made their way to the top of the class. We’ll be breaking down how to make the most of these scholastic instant classics, laying out the synergies and strategies that’ll put your new deck on the Dean’s list, and in the winner’s circle. There are a ton of cool new commanders in Magic’s new back-to-school set, so don’t miss it!

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GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS:

Game Knights Live is back in session at MagicCon Las Vegas with a few Strixhaven secrets of our own! This is going to be our biggest Commander game yet, so don't miss the greatest show in the Multiverse! It's coming up fast, so enroll now before badges are gone: https://mtg.social/MCLV26GKL

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JOHANNES VOSS TOKEN COLLECTION:

Our friend iconic Magic artist Johannes Voss has launched a new kickstarter featuring OVER 50 stunning original tokens. Get your pledge in now while there’s still time at: https://tinyurl.com/JVTokens

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Game Knights Avatar w/Brian David Gilbert | #82:

https://youtu.be/_zBpEXgHNkU?si=EiLHG4zLR63wx_Hf

Danny Phantom Exe:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DannyPhantomexe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny.phantom.exe/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dannyphantom.exe

The Best Commander Card from EVERY Magic Set Ever | The Command Zone 729:

https://youtu.be/8LfhhUD3lVc?si=5jQUooMqmoaTNCvj

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Time to make history with our $50 upgrade guide for the new “Lorehold Spirit” (Red/White) precon deck from Secrets of Strixhaven! We’ll show you 10 cards to add to your curriculum and 10 that could use excavation from the deck so that the next spirit you summon will be the spirit of victory!

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GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS:

Game Knights Live is back in session at MagicCon Las Vegas with a few Strixhaven secrets of our own! This is going to be our biggest Commander game yet, so don't miss the greatest show in the Multiverse! It's coming up fast, so enroll now before badges are gone: https://mtg.social/MCLV26GKL

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SUPPORT US ON PATREON:

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Beky Bell:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bekybear/

Level Up Your Deck Building w/ This One Hack:

https://youtu.be/fxBCPGaWu9Y?si=L8daKy4d1cXqjGJ2

"Lorehold Spirits" Precon Upgrade Deck List:

https://archidekt.com/decks/21533404/cz_735_lorehold_spirit

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Looking to make a grand entrance at your next Commander night with the new “Prismari Artistry” red and blue preconstructed deck from Magic’s newest set Secrets of Strixhaven? We’re here to make sure it performs like a seasoned thespian with our $50 upgrade guide! We’ll draw up 10 cards to add and 10 to cut if you want to really make your plan sing. Pretty soon, your glorious victory will be met with raucous applause!

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GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS IN LAS VEGAS:

Game Knights Live is back in session at MagicCon Las Vegas with a few Strixhaven secrets of our own! Don't miss The Greatest Show in the Multiverse feat. Leonard Williams (fresh off his Super Bowl win w/the Seahawks) and content creator Anna Margaret. This is going to be our biggest Commander game yet, and it's coming up fast, so enroll now before badges are gone: https://mtg.social/MCLV26GKL

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RAYCON:

Celebrate the moms in your life with Raycon’s Everyday Earbuds Classic now featuring Active Noise Cancellation! To get 15% off go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Relevant Links:

Jamie Block:

Twitter: @jamblock

IG: @benjamiela

"Prismari Artistry" Precon Upgrade Deck List:

https://archidekt.com/decks/21500929/cz_734_prismari_artistry_precon_upgrade

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99 cards feels like a lot, until you’re trying to fit in the right amount of card draw, removal, ramp, synergy pieces, pet cards, lands, boards wipes…how do you find room for everything?!?

Luckily, you can get more out of your deck by understanding a key concept: OVERLAP! This episode, we’re going over the art of finding cards that check multiple boxes in your strategy, leaving your plan cleaner, your deck stronger, and your options way more open. Let’s get started!

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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How to Start and Grow Your Channel from 0 Views 0 Subs [Tips & Hacks to be Successful & Make Money]:

https://youtu.be/rtrOzBa7-ks?si=mq7Gmf9P29Kg_SM7

Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | The Command Zone 658:

https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg?si=FMcXp747idA6jUSl

Game Knights Avatar w/Brian David Gilbert:

https://youtu.be/_zBpEXgHNkU?si=a5G9fJXCJz_-uDip

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For some players, Commander is all about winning, but that’s not the only way to play! Enter Bracket 1, a world of decks meant to show off themes, jokes, or fun ideas without worrying so much about focus and synergy. But what does a Bracket 1 deck actually look like and how do you build one? This episode, we’ve brought on Commander Format Panel member Olivia Gobert-Hicks (Commander at Home, EDHijinks) to give you the full rundown of Commander’s least powerful but most creative playstyle. Let’s go!

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RAYCON:

Refresh your spring routine with Raycon’s Earbuds Classic now featuring Active Noise Cancellation! To save 20% go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Relevant Links:

Olivia Gobert-Hicks:

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goberthicks.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goberthicks/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@commanderathome

https://www.youtube.com/@EDHijinks

Turbo-Charge Commander Gameplay with Bracket 4 | The Command Zone 731:

https://youtu.be/jzeTz9clIC8?si=p4jsRfF6UH4tVwyM

Rachel's Rainbow Dash:

https://archidekt.com/decks/7034967/my_little_pony_magic_is_friendship

TaunaMTG's Bald Deck:

https://archidekt.com/decks/13191517/rude_shine_bright_for_everyone

Markos' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Deck:

https://archidekt.com/decks/15807106/how_the_grinch_stole_christmas_

Rachel's Norin, the Wary:

https://archidekt.com/decks/4594979/norin_goes_to_the_carnival_comes_home_goes_back_to_the_carnival

Master Deck Building w/ These Scryfall Hacks | The Command Zone 608:

https://youtu.be/NNv2uWeCS50?si=lvA5AtL2ZUzzw1sk

Scryfall Art Tagger:

https://tagger.scryfall.com/

Dan Sheehan: 

https://www.dansheehan.co/

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dansheehan.bsky.social

Other People’s Decks: Dan Sheehan’s Rin And Seri Changelings (The Thing):

https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/select/other-peoples-decks-dan-sheehans-rin-and-seri-changelings/

Jim LaPage:

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimtsf.bsky.social

Brian David Gilbert Pondering His Commander Orbs | Shuffle Up & Play 91:

https://youtu.be/2ytmjKIB3Fg?si=_bfazRf1R_6w_7iu

Brian David Gilbert's Orb Decklist

https://archidekt.com/decks/17644008/bdg_sup_orb

Chaos Draft With Every Magic Booster Pack Ever: Pack it Up - Episode 3:

https://youtu.be/9o7wEEkS7rc?si=iIj9cczXtOnxelhX

Bracket 1 Decks Bluesky Thread:

https://bsky.app/profile/wachelreeks.com/post/3mgvmgnlcxk2x

Bracket 1 Decks X Thread:

https://x.com/wachelreeks/status/2032246148480811026?s=20

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